Lynette Brown, age 95, of Chestnut Hill, on December 9, 2017. Cherished wife and soulmate of the late Morton Brown.
Devoted mother of Alan and Sari, Peter and Betsy. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Brown,Jordan Brown, Marissa and Eric Yohay, Harley and Adrienne Brown. Great grandmother of Axel Brown.
Lynette is survived by her brother Bill Kaufman and his wife Lois, and her many nieces and nephews.
Dear sister of the late Nathan, Max, Roslyn and Freda.
Lynette was a Navy Veteran. She had a wide circle of friends and enjoyed spending time with them.
She was a long time employee of Filenes. Lynette will be greatly missed and be in our hearts forever.
Charlotte Lily Meyersohn Lebowitz – died Friday, December 8, 2017 at Metrowest Medical Center.
Charlotte was born in Schwerin, Germany, the oldest of three children of Franz and Magda (Wellisch) Meyersohn. The family emigrated from Europe and settled in Worcester, MA, where her father was a physician and her mother a piano teacher. Following high school, Charlotte went to Pembroke College at Brown University, where she sang in an a capella group, and from which she earned her Bachelors degree. She was particularly proud of continuing on to complete her masters in the graduate school at Simmons School of Social Work, and worked as a licensed social worker in several settings including the Framingham Youth Guidance Center, the Brandon School, and eventually as school social worker with the Natick Public Schools. She was a good skier (though a nervous lift user) and tennis player, and an avid traveler, visiting family in Switzerland, friends in the Caribbean and New Hampshire. She married Marshall Lebowitz, and together they moved to Natick in 1949. They both became active in town, in activities as varied as Temple Israel, schools issues, and swimming areas; and she supported actively a number of arts programs.
She is survived by her younger brothers Rolf Meyersohn (Marylea) of NYC and Peter Meyersohn (Annette Needle) of Chestnut Hill, nieces Elizabeth Meyersohn and Molly Jean-Mary, nephews Jonathan Meyersohn (Julie Hartenstein) of NYC and Matthew (Nina) Meyersohn of Cambridge and their children. She was “Omi” to grandchildren Dov and Max Lebowitz-Nowak of Brooklyn and NYC, respectively and by Adam, Noah and Hannah Lebowitz-Lockard, of LA, Athens GA and Philadelphia, respectively. She is also survived by her daughter Wendy (Joel Nowak) of Brooklyn. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Marshall, and by her adored children Marian “Katy” (David Lockard) and Mark. She cherished cousins and friends, all over the country and in Europe, and neighbors nearby.
Services will be held at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford Street, Natick at 10 am on Monday, December 11,2017, with interment to follow at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery. Shiva will be observed immediately following interment at the Temple till 5:30PM and 7-9pm. The family will also sit shiva in Brooklyn later in the week. Donations in Charlotte’s memory may be made to the Morse Institute Library, the Mark Lebowitz Prize at Natick High School, or checks payable to Dartmouth College and sent to the Dartmouth Development Office, HB 6066, Hanover, NH 03755 to either of these funds – “The Mark Lebowitz Prize” at the Hopkins Center, or “the Katy Lebowitz 1976 Academic Enrichment Fund.”
Aaron “Bud” Knopping-of Delray Beach, formerly of Brookline, MA, on December 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Carol (Kaiserman) Knopping and the late Sandra (Price) Knopping. Devoted father of Susan Knopping and Jeffrey Knopping, and the late Edward Knopping. Dear stepfather of B.J. Forman and Lisa Davis. Loving grandfather of Rachel and Ross Talbert, and Gregory and Jacob Knopping. Loving step- grandfather of Ryan and Jordan McPherson and Sarena Greene, and step great- grandfather of Kyran McPherson. Dear brother of Richard Knopping. Dear uncle of Ilene and Steven Knopping. Graveside service at The Knights of Liberty Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, MA, on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of James and Eileen Samels until 8:00 pm Sunday, and Monday 11-2 pm & 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014,Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 (www.michaeljfox.org/donate now) or Project Morry, 350 Executive Blvd., Suite 125,Elmsford, NY 10523 (www.projectmorry.org).
On December 5, 2017. Born June 18, 1924 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, son of the late Dora and Barney Marcus and brother of the late George Marcus, Arnold lived most of his life in Holbrook, MA and then Braintree, Massachusetts,Delray Beach, FL and North Easton, MA with his stunning wife and former Miss AZA Enid Marcus, to whom he was married to for 67 years, yes 67 years. Arnold was a life and disability specialist and Certified Life Underwriter of Marcus Insurance Agency in Chestnut Hill for many years.
A professional singer who did charity events for the Hebrew Home for the Aged and sang the National Anthem at Boston Celtics games under the stage name Mr. Shalom. He was an avid tennis player and housed Trish Bostrom of the Virginia Slims Tournament and then the Boston Lobsters and gave tennis lessons to special needs students in Florida. Arnold, who outlived his immediate family by decades, was talking about cholesterol and had skim milk, margarine and other Health foods in the early 1960’s long before most people knew what cholesterol was. He once served his children horse meat because of its low fat without telling them which was a mistake never repeated. Arnold and Enid were part of the original group in 1967 who helped to create an Ileitis and Colitis Foundation (now the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation-New England Chapter). Arnold was sharp and did crossword puzzles in ink. Arnold loved clothing and was active in fitness and strict on his dietary intake in order to live a remarkable 93 years staying current on current events throughout. Although very quiet of his military service in the Navy during World War II of the Sea of Japan, it became very important to him culminating in a award for outstanding military service presented by Congressman Joe Kennedy 6 months ago and concluded by a 45 minute interview by Congressman Kennedy about his Navy service which was videotaped and on file at the National Archives.
Arnold leaves Enid of North Easton, his daughter, Harriett June Ykasala of Stoughton , Eric Stanley Marcus and his wife Eileen of Northboro, MA, Stephen Marcus and his wife Carol Augustyniak of North Easton, grandson Gregg Ykasala of Northboro and his wife Melissa, and great grandchild Josh. Jenna Marcus of Boston and Brad Marcus of New York City and Alexandra Marcus of Oakland and Jake Marcus of North Easton and Miami, FL. While a wonderful father and grandfather who loved unconditionally, he kissed us every time he saw us. Arnold will be remembered by his family as a loveable father, husband and grandfather.
Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St. Sharon on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 12 Noon. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Remembrances may be made to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of New England, 72 Park Street, Suite 202, Needham, MA 02494.
Of Lexington, on December 2, 2017. Beloved wife of Charles Brecher. Mother of Jonathan and Andrew. Grandmother of Dori. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, Monday, December 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance will be at the Brecher residence, 1010 Waltham St., Lexington, Monday from 7-9 pm and Tuesday – Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Minyan service will be held each evening at 7:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
This story was written by Werner’s granddaughter Beckie Moses
Werner Herbert Gumpertz of West Newton, Massachusetts died on Friday, December 1, 2017. He passed peacefully while holding his wife Susan’s hand and surrounded by his family.
Werner was born on December 26, 1917 in Berlin, Germany to his parents Richard and Olga Gumpertz. His younger brother, the late Gerard “Mohamed” Gumpertz, was born four years later.
One thing was clear from an early age: Werner was born to be an engineer. He was particularly fascinated with trains and railway systems. One of his most beloved pastimes was setting up his electric railroads during the holidays—a tradition that continued throughout his life.
After completing high school, Werner moved to Zurich, Switzerland in 1936 to attend the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. He traveled to Amsterdam during the summer of 1939 to do volunteer engineering work. World War II broke out later that year and he was unable to return to Switzerland to complete his last year of engineering school. That year and those that followed were a time of worry and heartbreak for Werner and his family. His parents still lived in Germany during Kristallnacht and Richard was sent to Dachau Concentration Camp. Olga bribed the Gestapo with jewelry to free Richard, after which he fled to Holland to join Werner. Soon after, Werner convinced Richard to get visas and leave for the United States as soon as possible. Werner and Richard arrived in New York City on the Red Star Line’s Westernland on March 12, 1940. Olga and Gerry joined them in New York City in 1941.
In 1943, Werner was drafted into the U.S. Army. He completed his training at Camp Ritchie’s Military Intelligence Training Center. Werner went on to become an Army Intelligence Officer, serving overseas in Germany. He was later recruited by the U.S. Military Government and sent to Switzerland to identify and eliminate Nazi ideology from book publications. He led a distinguished military career and took great pride in serving his country.
Werner began his engineering career at MIT in 1947. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced engineering degrees there and later joined the Department of Building Engineering and Construction as an instructor.
Werner also met his colleagues Howard Simpson and Frank Heger at MIT, with whom Werner would build Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)—a multinational engineering firm. SGH was one of Werner’s proudest accomplishments and he was actively involved with the firm until the end of his life. His love of engineering, teaching and learning, and giving opportunities to young engineers is embedded into the fabric of the company.
Mutual friends introduced Werner to Elizabeth “Betty” Lewit in 1949. Both quickly realized that they had met their match and were engaged within two weeks. They were married on Thanksgiving that year and shared fifty years of a happy marriage until Betty passed away in 1999.
Werner and Betty purchased their house in West Newton in 1951, the home that Werner would call his for the rest of his life. They had two children—Richard “Rick” Gumpertz and Ruth (Gumpertz) Moses. The family enjoyed many trips to Europe, Sunday rides, playful rough-housing, and baking cookies with extended family during the holidays.
Rick had two daughters—Katie and Valerie, and Ruth had two daughters—Beckie and Samantha. Werner adored his granddaughters and they him. They cherish memories of building gingerbread houses, refinishing old tools from his tremendous collection, and listening to stories about his childhood, the war, his travels, his life.
In 2000, Werner got a second chance at love with Susan Connors. Susan was the tenant in the upstairs unit of Werner’s two-family. Both Susan and Werner had recently lost their spouses and as Werner put it, “Now both Susan and I rattled around the house, on separate levels of a house too big for us.” A spark struck between them on an outing to buy a new refrigerator for Susan. The two would go on to share a beautiful marriage filled with love, respect, loyalty, and admiration. As Werner said of their relationship, “In my eyes this love story is not a coincidence, but a miracle.”
Werner is survived by his wife, Susan Connors; his children, Richard Gumpertz and Ruth Moses; his granddaughters, Katie Bell, Valerie Gokhfeld, Beckie Moses, and Samantha Moses; his son and daughter-in-law, Joel Moses and Karen Rowinsky; as well as members of the Gumpertz, Block, Connors, Lawless, Perrone, and Suech families, and the immeasurable number of friends and colleagues who were lucky to know him. Werner was looking forward to becoming a great-grandfather in 2018.Werner left an indelible mark on each person he touched and his absence will never cease to be felt.
Many of the details shared above were pulled from Werner’s Odyssey: Berlin to Boston, written and compiled by Babette Kahn Rittmeyer.
Services will be held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre on Wednesday December 6, 2017 at 1:00pm.Interment to follow at Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to BIDMC Cardiac MR Center, c/o Dr. Warren Manning, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02115 or Stoneman Center for Research and Education in Quality improvement ,c/o Dr. Mark Aronson, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02115.
On December 1, 2017 at age 95. Born in Lodz, Poland. Survivor of The Holocaust, Auschwitz Concentration camp and Lodz Ghetto. Devoted wife to her predeceased husband “Yossel”, cherished mother of Chavi & Judah Lerer and Linda & Fred Chanowski. Loving Bubbe to Devorah & Shlomo Schwartz, Blake Chanowski, Aron & Bryna Lerer, Moishe & Tova Lerer, Ross Chanowski and great-grandmother of seven. Services at Beth Menachem Chabad, 349 Dedham St., Newton, MA on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Burial at Agudath Israel Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Shiva immediately following the burial at the home of Fred and Linda Chanowski. Shiva will continue Monday – Thursday 3-5 pm & 7 – 8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beth Menachem Chabad of Newton.
MISELMAN – Eunice (Fleishman), of Brockton, formerly of Randolph, and Plantation, FL, on December 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Raephel Miselman. Devoted mother of Robin Damari, Jeff Miselman, and Howard Miselman. Mother- in-law of Dawn Marrafino. Dear grandmother of Liat, Emily Hannah, Bill, Nicole, Alyssa, Michael. Great -grandmother of Ryan, Kyra, Joey, Leo, and Lyla. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (please gather at the rear of the Administration Building), on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 10:45 am. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Howard Miselman through 8:00 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
84 years young, of Chestnut Hill, MA and Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Newton, Framingham, Mattapan and Chelsea, passed away at her home with family by her side on November 30, 2017. Cherished wife of the late Leonard Newman. Adored wife of the late Leonard Miller. Loving and generous mother of Brian Newman, Wendy Newman-Evans and Sam Miller. Fancy grandma of Laura Newman, Liza Evans, Luke Evans, Lance Miller and Justin Miller. She is survived by her loving sister, Marcia, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was pre-deceased by her siblings Phil, Bill, Bea and Florence. Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Interment at Meretz Cemetery, Woburn. Memorial observance at her home on Sunday 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network – Shand’s Hospital division at Gainesville, FL, c/o CMN, 205 West 700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 or Thanks To Yanks, 15 Virginia Dr., Milford, MA 01757.
Joseph H. Miller-on November 29, 2017, at the age of 88. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Miller; four children,Steven Miller, Barry Miller, Sharon Haims (Allan), and Mark Miller (Melissa); 5 grandchildren, Eli and Rachel Haims, Max, Evan and Samantha Miller; his sister, Gerri Motel and her late husband Paul, sister-in- law, Carolyn Miller and her late husband Marvin, brother-in-law Irwin Chafetz and his wife, Roberta. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Joseph was the ultimate salesman. He could have a conversation with anyone. He was an active member of Congregation Mishkan Tefila and will be remembered as the friendly usher. He served his country as a member of the US Army. He was the typical Boston sports fan, all in with all the local teams, especially the Red Sox. Funeral services on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton. Interment will follow at Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Shiva will begin Sunday immediately following the burial until 8:00 pm at The Hills at Mainstone Clubhouse, 133 Hillside Dr., Wayland, MA, and will continue at his late residence on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NewBridge on the Charles,7000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA 02026 or Chabad of Lexington, 9 Burlington St., Lexington, MA 02173.
of Boston, on November 27, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Epstein) Barry. Devoted father of Susan Ballard and her husband Tommy. Dear grandfather of Rebecca and Ethan. Loving brother of the late Gloria Simon. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High Street, Boston, MA 02110, or to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Haskell “Hackey” Kassler passed away on November 21, 2017 after a short illness at the age of 81. Born in Boston on February 8, 1936, he was a longtime resident of Brookline and practiced law for over 55 years in Boston. Hackey had a broad distinguished professional career, specializing in entertainment, family and civil rights law. He was a founding partner of Kassler and Feuer, later joining Casner and Edwards as partner and senior member of its Family and Probate Law Group. He also served as a conciliator, mediator and handled unique appeals in family and probate law. He was an expert in election law, recounts and litigations in Massachusetts. He participated in significant national election disputes and has written numerous articles and lectured on election law.
In 1964 as part of the Lawyers Constitutional Defense Committee, he was a volunteer lawyer in the Freedom Summer voter registration drive in Mississippi. While representing students harassed by police, he was arrested and jailed for “assault and battery on a police officer”. US Attorney General Robert Kennedy secured his release and the Department of Justice escorted him across state lines. In 1965, Hackey volunteered again to work on voter registration in New Orleans and Bogalusa, Louisiana.
Hackey was a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He received the Massachusetts Chapter’s Haskell A. Freedman Award for service to the Bench and Bar and the Advancement of the Practice of Family Law. He also received the ORT Jurisprudence Award. He was a member of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court. He was named in the Best Lawyers of America publication and was identified by Boston Magazine as a Super Lawyer in Family Law and one of the top 100 lawyers in Massachusetts.
Hackey received his BA from Tufts University and his JD from Boston University School of Law. He was admitted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar, the United States Supreme Court, the US Court of Appeals, First and Fifth Circuits, and US District Courts of Massachusetts, Northern Mississippi and Southern Louisiana.
He was an Assistant State Attorney General, Council to the NE Region American Jewish Congress and Director of Legal Services Voluntary Defender Committee. Most recently he mentored young lawyers in the Volunteer Lawyers Project, introducing them to the probate court system.
Hackey’s contributions to community and public affairs are many. He served as Chairman Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Committee; Trustee University of Massachusetts; Chairman Massachusetts Local Redistricting Commission; and Member University of Massachusetts Building Authority. In his hometown of Brookline, Hackey was an elected Town Meeting Member for over twenty-five years and was elected to the Board of Selectman. He also served as Chairman of the Brookline Civil Rights Commission. He was a member and officer of the Brookline Democratic Town Committee.
Hackey was known for his big smile, sense of humor, warm charm, love of politics and grass roots campaigning. Hackey always put family first. He was a loving husband, an adoring father and most enthusiastic grandfather. He enjoyed spending time at their home on the Cape in Wellfleet. He loved ice cream and Asian food and was an avid fan of the Boston Celtics and Red Sox. He was always willing to take an active and progressive stand – particularly for civil rights, equality and social justice. He had an innate ability to focus on issues and forge resolutions. Hackey taught by example about peace, love and doing the honorable thing with patience and wisdom.
Hackey was the son of the late Harry Kassler and Natalie Steinberg Kassler. Hackey is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Kelligrew Kassler; his daughter Marion Kassler Canavan and husband Paul Canavan of Quincy, MA; his daughter Sarah Kassler and husband Sylvain Delboy of Paris, France; his brother Howard M. Kassler and wife Diana A. Kassler of Boston, MA; and five grandchildren: Carmela Canavan, Cameron Canavan, Zoé Delboy, Charlotte Canavan and Lou Delboy as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. A memorial service will be held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston 02125 on Sunday, December 3 at 12 noon. Following the service a reception will be held until 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, 125 Broad St, 18th Floor, New York, NY, 10004 and the Southern Law Poverty Center, 400 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL, 36104.
Frederic Alan Sharf, of Palm Beach and Chestnut Hill, a businessman, philanthropist, scholar and avid collector of forgotten treasures, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2017 in West Palm Beach after a long illness. He was 83.
“Fred was the only Renaissance man I ever met,” said his lifelong friend, Bruce Beal of Palm Beach. “He was curiously intellectual. He pursued his interests with vigor. His curiosity was infectious.”
Mr. Sharf, who turned down a job teaching history at Harvard University to go into the family business, channeled his love of history into collecting. He sought things that were overlooked by other collectors, sometimes as they were about to be discarded.
His collections included Spanish-American War illustrations, architectural drawings, automotive design drawings, Japanese Meiji period woodblock prints, fashion illustrations, 1940s British women’s wear and, most recently, cartoons.
Through his scholarship and initiative, he elevated his collectibles into museum-worthy objects. He curated exhibitions from his collections, wrote or edited more than 40 books and donated collections to museums.
He was a trustee of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; The Essex Institute (a forerunner of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass.); and The Wolfsonian-FIU in Miami Beach, as well as Beth Israel Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In 2016, Mr. Sharf and his wife, Jean, donated $1 Million to MorseLife in West Palm Beach for the senior care facility’s welcome center.
Locally, Mr. Sharf’s collections were featured in the Flagler Museum’s With a Wink and a Nod: Cartoonists of the Gilded Age in 2015 and the museum’s current exhibition, Knights of the Air Aviator Heros of World War 1, as well as the Norton Museum’s 2012 Keep Calm and Carry On: World War II and the British Home Front, 1938-1951 and 2015’s Going Places: Transportation Designs from the Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection.
He also exhibited his art at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and MorseLife Health System in West Palm Beach.
Hope Alswang, the Norton Museum’s chief executive officer, remembers Mr. Sharf as one of the first supporters of the museum’s Foster + Partners-designed expansion, which is scheduled to open in February 2019.
“He was a remarkable visionary,” she said. “He was bigger than life. He was deeply engaged in what was happening culturally and he was a dear friend of the Norton.”
Mr. Sharf was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Boston. He attended Phillips Academy, Andover in Massachusetts and graduated in 1956 from Harvard University. He earned a master’s degree in history from Harvard before joining his father and uncle in M. Sharf & Co. in Boston.
Mr. Sharf built the business into a sports marketing and management company offering services to professional ice hockey and tennis athletes. In addition to Palm Beach, he and his wife resided in New York and Boston.
She recalls their first meeting at a synagogue in Boston.
“He was there with his father,” she said. “He wasn’t paying attention to the service at all. He looked up and saw me and managed to be introduced to me after the service.”
They were married for 56 years. It’s been an interesting marriage, she said. “He was absolutely fascinating and fun to be with.”
Mr. Sharf was “a bit of a character,” said resident Judie Schlager, who has known the Sharfs since before they were married. “He lived life exactly the way he wanted and he did wonderful things for many people. He will be sorely missed.”
In addition to his wife, Mr. Sharf is survived by a daughter, Lisa Sharf Green; a son-in-law, Eric Green; and two grandchildren, Parker Green and Bennett Green of New York City. A memorial service in Palm Beach is planned for a to-be-decided date in December.
WASSERMAN- Josephine (Supcoff), of Canton, formerly of Sherborn, on November 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Moe S. Wasserman. Devoted mother of David Wasserman and his wife Ilana Feitlowitz, Deborah Morosohk and her late husband Bruce Morosohk, and Rabbi Michael Wasserman and his wife Rabbi Elana Kanter. Dear Grandmother of Asher and Jonah Wasserman, Ellie and Shira Morosohk, and Hannah, Gabriel and Jonathan Wasserman. Loving sister of Philip Supcoff and his wife Helen. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 10:00 am. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah-New England, 2000 Reservoir Street, Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494.
of Needham, passed away peacefully in her home on November 22 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Morris and Ruth Miller. She leaves behind her daughter, Andrea Berman and her son-in-law, Robert Jones. Sandi grew up in Boston and New Bedford and spent many, many summers by the beach at the family cottage in Hull. She loved everything about the beach and the ocean. That love was passed on to her daughter, whom she raised alone as a strong single mother. Sandi was a high school English, History and Civics teacher for her entire career, with a passion and talent for engaging the minds of students from difficult backgrounds. In the middle of her career, and while raising a teenage daughter, she went back to school and received her Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Westfield State University. She enjoyed knitting, reading, cooking for family, and chatting with dear friends. The service will be held graveside on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 11:00am at the Hebrew Home for the Aged Cemetery, 776 Baker Street in West Roxbury. This will be followed by Shiva at her home, 87 Curve Street, Needham, MA. Shiva will continue at her home through Wednesday, November 29, from 10am onward. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vernon Cancer Center through donations to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462.
Roger G. Fox-of Chestnut Hill , on November 20, 2017. Beloved husband of Susan A. (Taymore) Fox. Devoted father of Heidi Blau and her husband Mitch, and David Fox. Loving grandfather of Max and Jake Blau. Graveside service at Or Emet Cemetery,776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following services memorial observance will be at his residence until 8:00pm, Friday 2-4pm, Saturday 5-8pm and Sunday 1-4pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
CHEEVER- James, of Waltham, on November 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Wendy Gerson Cheever. Devoted father of Andrea Sklar and her husband Scott. Dear grandfather of Riley, Kasey, and Ryder Sklar. Brother-in-law of Geri Gerson and the late Samuel Gerson. Uncle of Jill Mark, Dana Unger and her husband Jeffrey, and Michelle Wartell and her husband Robert. Graveside service at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2690 Centre Street, West Roxbury, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 450 Brookline Ave.,SW120, Boston, MA 02215
Of Lexington, died at age 86 at home after a long illness, on November 18. Loving husband of Barbara, father of Judith Mintz and her husband Andrew Kleppner of Arlington, Susan Mintz and her husband Bill Jaeger of Arlington, and Elissa Mintz; grandfather of Hannah Kleppner, Samuel Mintz and Harrison Mintz. Also survived by his brother, Gilbert Mintz of California.
Born in 1931 to Louis and Dorothy Mintz in Richmond Hill, New York, he attended NYU Medical school and served as a Captain in the US Army Medical Corps. He set up a private family practice in Burlington, MA, where he was beloved by generations of patients until he retired at the age of 80.
Funeral service will be held at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA, on Tuesday, November 21 at 10:00 am.
Age 89, of Canton, on November 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Rebecca (Friedman) Gerber. Devoted father of Steven and Ellen Gerber, Larry and Laurie Gerber, and Geoffrey and Laurie Gerber. Cherished grandfather of Lauren and William Lee, James,Cheryl, Jennifer, Jessica, Sam, and Jamie Gerber, and Julie and Yimi Rivera. Great-grandfather of Arabelle Lee and Shaina Gerber. Funeral services will be in New York. Local memorial observance at the home of Larry and Laurie Gerber on Wednesday 1pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm, Friday 12:00pm-2:30pm, Saturday 7pm-9:30pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.
Linda Elaine (Shapiro) Small, of Randolph, passed into eternal peace on November 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Melvyn H. Small and the beloved daughter of the late Freda and Alec Shapiro. She leaves behind her children Ken & Roberta Small of Deerfield, IL, Carla & Roy Kiesler of Santa Barbara, CA, and Lauren Small & Chuck Silverston of Brookline, MA. She was the adored Noonie to her grandchildren Jodi, Dani, Andrew & Matan, loved by her brother Alan & Karen Shapiro, her sister Sunny & Marshall Grodberg, Susan & Joel Ostroff, and sister-in-law Helene & Joe Stone. She was the loving aunt to her many nieces, nephews, and great-nephews. A special love carries on with her caretakers, Sherley Attis & Sonie Charles. Linda grew up in Brookline, MA, and graduated from Brookline High School. She then went on to The Beth Israel School of Nursing. She was an ob/gyn nurse for many years. Linda devoted her life to her family, friends, career and the Jewish community. Linda was actively involved in Temple Beth Am in Randolph and proudly served as Sisterhood President. Everyone who knew Linda loved her dearly. She was the most caring, loving, engaging and funny lady. She will be deeply missed and always remembered.Services will be held at Temple Beth Abraham/Temple Beth Am, 1301 Washington St., Canton, on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 12:30pm .Following interment at Agudas Achim Cemtery ,Brockton, memorial observance will be held at the home of Lauren Small and Chuck Silverton until 9:00pm, on Friday 1-4pm , Saturday 5:30-8:00pm and Sunday 1-3pm & 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces,154 Wells Ave., Newton ,MA 02459 or American Friends of Magen David Odom,www.afmda.org.
Comenitz- Jay, of Newton, on November 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Debra Schoeff-Comenitz. Loving father of Matthew and Corey. Dear son of the late Barbara and late Elliot Comenitz and Nancy Gail Comenitz. Loving brother of Nancy, Bruce and Rosalyn Comenitz, Linda and Steven Gelda, Jamie Chaloff, Jon and Linda Pressman, and Julie and Edward Carter. Devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:00 am Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St.,Sharon. Memorial observance on Wednesday through 4 pm & 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 pm at the home of Linda and Steven Gelda. Memorial observance will continue on Thursday, 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the home of Bruce and Rosalyn Comenitz. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his name may be made to the Corwin-Russell School, 142 North Road, Sudbury, MA. 01776. Jay was fun loving, warm and sincere. He is and will be deeply missed.
of Hudson, on November 11, 2017. Beloved wife of David Stoll. Devoted mother of Deborah Sargent, Eric Stoll (Michelle), and Marc Stoll (Roberta). Dear grandmother of Anna, Robin, Scott,Julie,Emily, Rocky, Cora, Shawn, Stariona, Justin, Miriam, Shoshana, Ben, and Rachel. Great-grandmother of Chloe and Claire. Graveside services at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road, Wayland, on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 12:30 pm. Following services the family will receive friends and family at Temple Emanuel, 150 Berlin Road, Marlborough. Memorial observance will continue at her residence starting Tuesday at 6 pm, through Saturday eve. Remembrances may be made to either American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or to the Arthritis Foundation. Cynthia was a beloved teacher for 25 years in the Hudson School System.
Gladys (Semlock) Chleck- of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Brookline, on November 9, 2017. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late David Chleck. Devoted mother of Mara Levine and Risa Chleck. Loving grandmother of Ross Levine and his wife Dana and Justin Levine. Dear aunt of Richard and Sara Pardo and great-aunt of Jonathan and Samuel Pardo. Services are private. Memorial observance at the home of Mara Levine on Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gladys’ memory may be made to a charity of choice.
Phyllis Rosenfeld, of Sudbury, previously of Lexington and Chelsea, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 9, 2017. Phyllis Rosen was born in Chelsea, where she later served as secretary for the late Rabbi Benjamin Rodwogin, of blessed memory, at Temple Emmanuel in Chelsea. She and her late husband, Melvin, of blessed memory, also of Chelsea, moved to Lexington in 1960 where they were among the founding members of Temple Emunah. Phyllis was most proud of her children Ellyn Gimbel, Jay Rosenfeld his wife Lisa Segal, Susan Laufer and her husband Marc Laufer, and her 7 grandchildren: Adam & Ari Gimbel, Zachary, Olivia and Emma Rosenfeld, and Isabella and Alexandra Laufer. Phyllis loved classical music and was a frequent visitor to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood in the summer. Phyllis and Mel enjoyed traveling around the world and often made life-long friends along the way. She loved her peaceful “oasis” in Sudbury. She touched people wherever she went and was loved by many. The service will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road/Route 126, Wayland, MA, followed by Shiva at the home of Sue & Marc Laufer, 33 October Lane, Weston, MA. Shiva will continue at the Laufer residence on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 6:30-8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Society, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 or Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481.
Of Newton, on November 4, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Audrey E. (Gordon) Rosenberg. Devoted father of Amy Cornblatt and her husband Marc of Newton and Andrew Rosenberg and his wife Shari of Singer Island, FL. Loving grandfather of Douglas Rosenberg and Emily Rosenberg. Dear brother of Herbert Rosenberg, Nathaniel Rosenberg, Audrey Goldberg, and the late Doris Zich. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Monday, November 6, 2017, at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be held at Avalon Apartments at Newton Highlands, 99 Needham St., Newton, on Monday from 3-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458.
Of Brookline, formerly of Boca Raton, FL, Jackson, NH, and Quincy, on November 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Leo J. Lappin. Devoted mother of Linda Schiffman and her husband Howard of Framingham and Candace Lappin Moffatt of Brookline. Cherished grandmother of Andrew and his wife Jamie, Johanna and her husband Jared, Sarah and Richard, and great-grandmother of Madeline, Naomi, Zak, Marlee, and the late Adam. Loving sister of the late Ralph Bergman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at the David Vicur Cholim Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Linda and Howard Schiffman, Mon-Wed. 2-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA 01701 or to a charity of choice.
Dorothie “Pat” Baker, formerly of Danvers, MA, Freedom, NH and Sarasota, FL, age 85, died peacefully at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Dedham, MA on November 2, 2017. She died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease, which was diagnosed in 2010. Dorothie was known professionally as “Pat” starting in the 1950’s when her radio and singing career flourished on WHDH as “Pat Dale”. She was full of life, dynamic, bold, indefatigable, generous and kind.
Born in Cambridge, MA on September 19, 1932 to Anita (Low) Kalis and Henry Kalis, . She attended Boston public schools, including Girls Latin School and was a graduate of Brighton High School. The love of her life, Edward M. Baker, formerly of Salem, Danvers and Brookline, MA, Freedom, NH and Sarasota, FL, was her devoted spouse for 62 years until his death on May 31, 2017.
Dorothie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joanna Baker and Joseph Siegel of Brookline, MA, her sister, Florence K. Gans of Newton, MA and her sister-in-law, Muriel Baker-Nevins of Brookline. Her brother, Robert I Kalis of Marblehead, died in July of this year. She will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins, co-workers and dear friends from her forty years as a resident of Danvers and an active member of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
In addition to her career as a singer, broadcaster, and voice-over artist, Ms. Baker was an excellent writer and editor who developed public information campaigns and responded to press inquiries on behalf of the Massachusetts Energy Office, the Massachusetts Department of Social Services, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. For a time she joined her husband Edward in sales, representing sports and soft goods manufacturers from the United States and Canada. She proudly served as an appointed member of the Judicial Nominating Commission under Governor Michael Dukakis, and as a member of the Board of Trustees of Danvers Savings Bank, and was one of the co-founders of the North Shore Women’s Coalition. Her final professional role was as marketing director for what was the Lowell Visiting Nurse Association, now Circle Home health and hospice care. She served on the Town of Danvers School Committee and was an activist who volunteered countless hours to support causes about which she was passionate, including women’s reproductive choice, and the election of Democrats to local, state and national office.
Following burial on Monday, November 6, at 11:00 am at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody, shiva will be observed at the Baker-Siegel residence on Monday 3-6, Tuesday 6-8 and Wednesday 1-3 and 6-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The American Civil Liberties Union, Emily’s List, the League of Women Voters, or to a charity of your choice.
Of Framingham, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, October 26, 2017 at the age of 92. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to
Herman and Florence (Marks) Supnik. He is survived by his beloved wife
of 61 years, Edna (Golan) Supnik. He was the loving brother of the late
Daniel Supnik, Sylvia Supnik, and June (Supnik) Levitt. Cherished father
of Lori Barth (husband Richard), Terry Ullman (husband Martin), Howard
Supnik (wife Vicki). Adored grandfather of Amy Blum (husband Kevin),
David Barth, Charlotte Ullman, Glen Ullman, Laura Supnik and John
Supnik. Survived by sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joyce and Alfred
Derrow. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. A graduate of Case
Institute of Technology (now Case Western Reserve) with a BS degree in
Chemical Engineering and an MBA degree from American International
College. He retired as a stock broker from Salomon Smith Barney at the
age of 76. A World War II army veteran captured in the Battle of the
Bulge; held in POW camp Stalag 9B in Germany and awarded the Purple
Heart. Ross loved classical music, especially opera, skiing, ice skating
(until 83), and pinochle. Longtime member of American Chemical Society,
American Society of Testing Materials, Boston Opera Club, 52 year member
of Temple Beth Sholom, Framingham. Services at Temple Beth Sholom
Framingham on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment at AAA Sfard
Cemetery, Lynn, MA. Shiva at Shillman House, Framingham, Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to
American Heart Association or Dr. Benjamin Gaynor Fund at Temple Beth Sholom,
Framingham, MA 01701.
Elaine (Levine) Novakoff died on October 25, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida at the age of 87.
Elaine is survived by sons, James of Alexandria, Virginia and Edward of Wellesley Massachusetts, daughters-in-law Renee and Lisa, and grandchildren Andrew, Valerie, Julia and Alexandra.
Elaine was born on August 2, 1930 in Boston, Massachusetts to Howard and Edith Levine. She graduated cum laude from Boston University. She was married to Edward Novakoff for 46 years before his death in 2006. Before she and Edward had children, Elaine trained with Liberty Mutual Insurance and then became a claims manager at a private brokerage office. She and Edward raised their family in Brookline, Massachusetts. Elaine was a town meeting member in Brookline. Elaine lived in Brookline and New Seabury, Massachusetts before moving full-time to Boca Raton in 2015.
Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 497 North St., Randolph, on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 2:00pm.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham MA 02451.
William Zucker, the former co-owner of Wilmack Photography Studio and M & W Camera Shop in Buffalo, NY died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, MA after a brief illness. He was 90.
Mr. Zucker was born in Elbing, East Prussia on August 22, 1927. He was raised in Vladimir Volynsk (Ludmir) Poland near what is now Lvov, Ukraine, an area that frequently changed hands.
Nazis invaded the town in 1941 when William was 14 years old and he was forced into a ghetto with his family. In September 1942, Einsatzgruppen, or paramilitary Nazi death squads, liquidated the ghetto and town by massacring 18,000 Jewish people in two weeks.
This included William’s beloved mother Rachel (nee Katz) and his two sisters Sarah and Gittel, who were buried in mass graves in nearby Piyatidne Forest. Another brother, Yechiel, was presumed killed in Sokol. His father Itzhak had died of natural causes in 1941.
William escaped with his brother Chaim (“Fimka”) and eventually joined the Russian partisans to fight against the Germans.
He came to the US in 1949, after being sponsored by a friend in New Jersey and was drafted by the Army during the Korean War. After his service, he moved to Buffalo in 1957 and created a photography studio along with partner Michael Zelcer. It still exists today.
He introduced innovative dimensional flash techniques to the Buffalo market. The partners later opened up two camera shops and ran the business for 40 years.
Mr. Zucker was an avid traveler, and went to Europe, Hawaii and Alaska. He frequently visited his only remaining brother Chaim in Ramat Gan, Israel, who was a dentist there.
He also enjoyed hockey, the opera and playing the stock market as well as spending time at his properties in New York, Florida and Needham, Massachusetts. In recent years, he was a much-loved resident of Needham and member of Temple Reyim in Newton. He spoke five languages.
Mr. Zucker was married for 50 years to the former Judith Clara Balassa, who died in 2007.
Survivors include two sons, Jerry and Orrin Zucker, and four grandchildren, Benjamin, Joshua, Noah and Nate. There is also a nephew, Itzhak Zucker, of Ramat Gan Israel.
Burial was Tuesday, October 17, 2016 at 2 pm at Lindwood Cemetery in Randolph, MA.
Elizabeth J. (Warshaw) Godfroy, of Leominster, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017, at the age of 70. Dear wife of the late Leo Godfroy. Devoted mother of Deborah Horowitz. Cherished grandmother of Alanna Horowitz. Beloved sister of Merrilee Richter and her husband Robert. Dear aunt of Greg Richter. Memorial service at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Deborah Horowitz immediately following the service and will continue Monday through Wednesday 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA 02026 or Mount Auburn Hospital, 330 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. www.donate.mountauburnhospital.org.
Owen James Ray-of Boston, on October 23,2017. Beloved son of Olivia Grant and Zachery Paul Ray. Dear brother of Hazel Ray. Service at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave.,Boston,on Friday,October 27, 2017 at 10:00 am.
Morry Musicant-Of Canton, MA, formerly of Skokie, Ill, on October 23, 2017.Beloved husband for 74 years of Sarah (Kuznitsky) Musicant. Devoted father of Myra Musicant and her husband Howard Cohen, Ralph Musicant and his wife Carleen Schreder and David Musicant. Dear grandfather of Joshua Cohen and his wife Margo Lindauer, Jennifer and Molly Cohen. Loving great grandfather of Ella and Valea Lindauer- Cohen. Services are private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The National Yiddish Book Center to 1021 West St., Amherst, MA 01002 or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131
Of Newton, on October 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Basil Ente. Devoted mother of Melanie Ezickson and her husband Elan, Keith Ente and his husband Mark, and Todd Ente and his wife Alisa. Dear grandmother of Benjamin, Jacob, Noah, Jonah, and Gabriel. Loving sister of Arthur Marmor and his wife Jaci. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Melanie and Elan Ezickson following the service until 4:00 pm and again from 6:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover Street, Building 3, Hanover, MA 02339.
Retired Administrative Justice of The Trial Court of Massachusetts, Age 95
Of Framingham, on October 20, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Askin) Mason. Devoted father of Dana L. Mason, and Peter R. Mason. Loving brother of Shirley Blacher, Lois Vashaw, James Mason and Howard Mason. Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 1 :00 pm. Following interment at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Natick, memorial observance will be at his residence until 9:00 pm Monday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Judge Mason was an Army veteran of World War 2 and the Korean War.
Edna Gloria (Baratz) Feldman, formerly of West Peabody, MA and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017, at the age of 87. She was the widow of the late Sidney Feldman and the beloved mother of Carol White (husband, Bennett), North Attleboro, MA and Michael Feldman (wife, Jacqueline), Manchester, NH. She was the grandmother of Carol’s two daughters: Sarah and Jessica White. She was also the grandmother of Michael and Jackie’s sons: Michael Robbins, David and Joshua Feldman. She was the great grandmother of Christopher Robbins, Andrew Robbins, Hunter Feldman, Hailey Feldman, and Hayden Feldman.
Edna worked her entire adult life, retiring as an executive at a collections agency. She moved to Boynton Beach, until declining health made it necessary for her to return to New England. As a parent she exemplified the appropriate amount of encouragement and discipline to assure her children succeeded. She also was able to spoil her grandchildren as all grandparents do. We all love you, Ma! We miss you already as we say “Goodbye!”
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 11:00 am at Temple Beth Shalom Memorial Cemetary, Buxton Rd., Danvers, MA. All attendees are invited to Carol and Bennett White’s home for Shiva after the service.
Donations in Edna’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Dr., Suite 101, Natick, MA 01760, or to a charity of one’s own choosing.
of Dedham, on October 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harold A. Gottlieb. Devoted mother of Gary Gottlieb (Derri Shtasel) and Shelley Gottlieb. Cherished grandmother of Zoe Shtasel Gottlieb and Corey Shtasel-Gottlieb. Dear sister of Harold Widro. Services were private. Memorial observance will be held at NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 2:30-5:00 pm and will continue at the home of Gary Gottlieb and Derri Shtasel on Monday and Tuesday from 6:00-8:30 pm.. Donations in her memory may be made to Partners In Health, 800 Boylston St., Suite 300, Boston, MA 02199 – www.pih.org or SFCASA Courthouse Dog, 2535 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110 – www.sfcasa.org
KAHN- Norman S. of Natick. Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Ellen (Rubin) Kahn. Devoted father of William Joshua Kahn, and David Benjamin Kahn. Loving brother of Arthur Kahn. Services at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford Street, Natick on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10 am. Following interment at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Natick, Shiva will be observed at the Kahn residence, 2-5, 7-9 pm until Monday evening October 23. Evening minyan at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, or Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St. Natick, MA 01760, or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Miriam (Less) Kaplan Kirsch-of Dedham, formerly of New York,on October 14, 2017. Graveside service at Congregation Sons of Jacob Cemetery, Haverstraw, New York, on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 1:00 pm.
Roslyn Gail (Dephoure) Martin, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Naomi Dephoure entered into eternal rest on October 11, 2017 at the age of 78.
A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, she was an interior designer, paper marquetry artist and an avid supporter of the arts.
She specialized in designing health care facilities around the country and worked in the industry for 25 years.
Roslyn’s greatest joy in life was her love for her family and friends.
Cherishing her memory, Roslyn is survived by her beloved husband, Lee Martin of 55 years, her children, Stewart Martin and his partner Ryan Holly, Andrew Martin and his wife Laura Martin, and Lora Schwarz. Her four grandchildren are Erik, Gabriella, Joshua and Matthew. Her brother Stephen Dephoure and his wife Nanci of Palm Beach, Florida and Wayland, Massachusetts.
Services will be held in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Monday, October 16th at 12 noon.
Shiva will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Princess Anne Courthouse Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 6344 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Helene Diamant-of Newton, formerly of Paris, France, on October 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Devoted mother of Anita Diamant and her husband Jim Ball, and Harry Diamant and his wife Kate. Loving grandmother of Emilia, Lauren and Dr. David Diamant. Cherished great-grandmother of Adelyn and Ailish. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly,30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135,www.jche.org or The Holocaust Memorial Museum,100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC, www.ushmm.org.
CANTER- Ronda S. (Silberberg), of Brookline, MA, on October 8, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved wife of 41 years of Jonathan D. Canter. Devoted mother of Alexis C. Landes and her husband Gabe of Brooklyn, NY, and Zachary J. Canter and his wife Christina of Boston, MA. Loving grandmother of Isaac and Beau. Dear sister of Steven A. Silberberg of Bedford, NH. Dear daughter of the late Bernice and Robert Silberberg of Manchester, NH. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and many friends. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment will take place at 12:30 pm at Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, 315 South Beech Street, Manchester, NH. Following interment the family will be at her late residence until 8:00 pm and continuing on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm and on Friday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Neida left us peacefully on October 8th 2017. She was 73 years old. She was surrounded by a loving family all of her life and she passed peacefully, holding hands with her husband Dan. They were married for 54 years, having met when they were 13 and 14 years old. Neida was born and raised in Brockton. She lived with her husband, Daniel G. Doherty, and three children for many years in West Wareham. She resided these last few years in Bridgewater, MA, with her husband Dan, her son John, his husband Joe, and two of her grandchildren, Daniel and Kyle.
Neida enjoyed her family very much and loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker to her husband Dan, her three children, and her nine grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and hosting pool parties at their home in West Wareham. She loved Christmastime more than any other time of the year, as evidenced by her well decorated home each year. She and her husband owned and operated Doherty’s Towing and Gas Station in West Wareham for many years. Neida also worked for 10 years with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds.
Neida is survived by her husband, Daniel G. Doherty, her son Daniel G. Doherty Jr. of Fall River and his wife Beth Doherty, of Plymouth, MA, her son John M. Doherty and his husband Joseph C. Sharameta of Bridgewater, MA, her Daughter Pamela L. Doherty of West Wareham, MA. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Megan L. Doherty, Katelyn E. Doherty, Daniel J. Doherty, Kyle C. Sharameta, Jessica E. MacDonald, Jillian T. MacDonald, Logan D. MacDonald, Emmerson G. MacDonald, and numerous cousins and friends. She is predeceased by granddaughter Hannah N. MacDonald (her angel).
A funeral service will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 441 South Main St.,(Rt.28) WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA on Friday, October 13th at 11:00AM. Interment will be in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00PM
Donations in Neida’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern MA, 473 South Street West, Unit 13, Raynham, MA 02767 or the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Rd., # 200, Framingham, MA 01701.
of Yarmouth Port, MA born April 19th 1926, passed away at age 91 on October 4th, 2017. She was the beloved wife for 70 years of the late Dr Robert Kirschbaum and is survived and adored by her loving son Alan Kirschbaum, daughter Betsy Kirschbaum, son in law Jeffrey Weinberg, granddaughter Molly Weinberg and grandson Zachary Weinberg. She is also survived by her brother David Yorra and his wife Judith Yorra. She was a graduate of Jeremiah Burke High School in Boston and attended Boston University. She was a staff member at the Jewish Advocate for many years and worked at the International Adoption Agency in Newtonville. She was very involved in the Newton School System, an active member of the American Jewish Congress and the president of the Temple Emanuel Sisterhood in Newton.She spent retirement on Cape Cod and Florida. Her greatest joy was her family. She was cherished by all who new her and lived a very vibrant and fulfilling life. Services will be private.
age 63, of Needham, MA died unexpectedly on October 4, 2017 from complications due to metastatic melanoma. He leaves behind his loving wife Jane, son Joshua, daughter Dora, and a large extended family. Professionally, Robert was a computer scientist, working for many years at Teradyne and more recently at Siemens. He met Jane playing Ultimate Frisbee, and was inducted into the USA Ultimate Hall of Fame in 2009. Robert was a true polymath. He was fascinated by natural history and evolutionary biology and immersed himself in reading and learning about these subjects and others. When Robert went for a hike he could identify nearly every bird and plant. He was particularly interested in native plants and transformed his yard into a beautiful native habitat. Robert also enjoyed being on the water and built several wooden kayaks. He loved choral music and sang with the Metropolitan Chorale of Boston for many years.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 11:00 am at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham. The family will be receiving visitors at the temple immediately following services until 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: The New England Wildflower Society, (www.newenglandwild.org.org), The Metropolitan Chorale, (www.metropolitanchorale.org),
Mass Audubon, (Massaudobon.org), or an environmental organization of your choice.
Ruth Werksman-Age 98, of Brookline, on October 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Norton Werksman. Devoted mother of Anthony Harris Werksman. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Ruth was a longtime Brookline political activist. She enjoyed tennis, golf, ballroom dancing and bridge. After her husband’s passing in 1972 she ran his successful printing brokerage business until her retirement. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at the rear of the administration building) on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 12:45 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to ACLU Boston Chapter, 211 Congress St., Boston, MA 02110, Brookline Senior Center,93 Winchester St., Brookline, MA 02446 or Planned Parenthood,1055 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215.
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